Water hardness in Nemesládony
18.2 °dH very hard
Tap water in Nemesládony is very hard: 18.2 °dH (325 mg/L · 19 gpg · 32.5 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
Tap water in Nemesládony, Vas county, is reported at 324.8 mg/L CaCO3 in the NNGYK 2024 data, which falls in the very hard band. The record does not name the water source, so we do not say where it comes from. Scale on kettles and taps is likely, and a descaling routine will help.
Hungarian suppliers report total hardness in German degrees (nk°) or mg/L CaO; the limit is 50–350 mg/L CaO.
Water data
| Total hardness | 18.2 °dH |
|---|
How Nemesládony compares
- Tap water in Nemesládony is 13 % harder than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 1129 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 62 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Vas it is number 51 of 208 cities; the regional median is 15.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Jákfa, 9 km away (11.7 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Pusztacsalád, 10 km away (26.1 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Severe scale: heater elements and washing-machine heaters fail early.
- Detergent use is very high; taps and screens coat within days.
- Dishwasher at maximum salt setting.
- An ion-exchange softener is practically essential; RO for drinking water.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Yes. At this hardness a softener pays for itself through appliance life and detergent.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 1 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Nemesládony
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 18 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 5th |
| Hoover | S3 |
| LG | H3 |
From each brand's manual for the model family named in the source; your model may differ, so check its manual. All brands and how to change the setting →
FAQ
Is Nemesládony water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 325 mg/L as CaCO₃ (19 gpg, 18.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Nemesládony safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Hungarian suppliers report total hardness in German degrees (nk°) or mg/L CaO; the limit is 50–350 mg/L CaO.
How many grains per gallon is Nemesládony water?
19 gpg, equal to 18.2 °dH, 32.5 °fH or 325 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Nemesládony?
For 325 mg/L (18.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Nemesládony?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024). Method: figure published by the water supplier. NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) · Outdated figure? Tell us